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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,322.80, 158,005.80 and 35,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,322.80, 158,005.80 and 35,252.40 is: 52,885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,322.80 : 158,005.80 = 35,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,322.80/158,005.80 = 35,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,322.80x = 158,005.80 × 35,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,322.80x = 5,570,083,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,083,663.92/105,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,885.83

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